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Tens of thousands of women have ingested Effexor and sustained some form of birth injury to their child. We are here to investigate a potential link between the two. Contact us as soon as possible for a completely free case evaluation to see if our team can help.
Effexor injuries
If you or a loved has suffered Effexor injuries or serious side effects then you are eligible for a defective product liability claim. Effexor (venlafaxine) belongs to a class of drugs called “SSRI’s” (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors). It is used to treat depression as well as different kinds of anxiety disorders. Manufactured by Wyeth Pharmaceuticals Inc. Effexor was approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 1993 which in a way increased its use worldwide. But since then numerous studies came into light pinpointing on the adverse effects of the drug which has led the FDA to issue an alert in 2006 against the usage of this drug. The alert clearly states the high risk of a life-threatening condition called serotonin syndrome and also explains the various ways the condition can exacerbate.
Use of anti-depressants like Effexor has shown many adverse effects including suicidal tendencies and severe birth defects in newborns of the mother had been administered Effexor. Increasing instances of such side-effects have in turn led to an increasing number of Effexor injuries lawsuits filed against the manufacturers who allegedly knew about these risks but did nothing to warn the public about them. In the past two years there have been numerous cases filed against them, the majority on behalf of women who took the drug during their pregnancy and delivered a child with severe birth defects which ranged from skull, heart, abdominal and other defects. A common condition in such infants is a condition called “persistent pulmonary hypertension of the newborn” which can often turn fatal.
As mentioned above, Effexor injuries lawsuits typically fall under products liability claim. This means that the plaintiff can seek compensation for an injury caused by a consumer product. In case of a pharmaceutical drug causing these injuries the claims can include:
- Lack of adequate warnings or instructions by the manufacturer, pharmacy or the doctor
- Dangerous side effects caused by the drug
- The antidepressant was the cause of your pain and injury
If you have taken Effexor and suffered in any manner mentioned above, then you can expect substantial compensation for your distress. Get in touch with an experienced Effexor injuries attorney who will take in all details of the case and evaluate your potential claim. It could be a case of products liability claim or even a medical malpractice claim depending upon your situation. You can file this case individually or band together with others who have suffered similarly and file a class action lawsuit. Many a times, this can help you get faster results and better compensation but confer with your lawyer because he or she will be the best judge of what would suit you best.
Defective product liability claims can be complicated with numerous medical and legal implications to consider. The best way to ensure that you get justice and win the case is to hire the services of a lawyer who specializes in products liability, particularly pharma products like Effexor. If you or a loved one has suffered from Effexor injuries then you will be liable for compensations like medical bills and other damages along with reparations for the psychological stress and agony that you have had to go through. Get in touch with a lawyer today for a free initial consultation and find out where you stand so that you can start legal proceedings soon.
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